Masters in Interventional Cardiology at NUI Galway
Discover NUI Galway School of Medicine's new Masters in Interventional Cardiovascular Medicine, delivered in collaboration with PCR
Applications are currently open for the course that can be followed via distance learning, for one-year full time from September 2022. Blended self-directed learning tracks will be defined with the students. In order to achieve their objectives, the programme may include participation in PCR Courses or Seminars.
The academic programme is designed to enhance the understanding of diagnostics and interventional treatment, by focusing on clinical knowledge, clinical decision-making, research methodology, professionalism and interpersonal skills.
Discover the key details of this exciting new course that promises to provide students with very highest quality of academic education in the field of interventional cardiology.
Who is behind the initiative?
The National University of Ireland Galway - a research-led university with a commitment to top quality teaching; their renowned programme directors Prof. William Wijns and Dr. Faisal Sharif; and a team of independent experts in interventional cardiology and postgraduate education
Who does this Masters degree address?
Medical graduates and doctors with a minimum of one year’s postgraduate experience, as well as biomedical engineers in the R&D sector of the medical device industry
What are the core modules?
The curriculum will cover coronary artery disease, structural heart disease, vascular intervention and medical device innovation
How is PCR involved?
PCR will provide access to a wide range of educational tools such as Courses and webinars, enabling students to craft a self-directed learning experience in addition to the core modules
What career opportunities?
Successful completion of this Masters degree will strongly promote physicians’ access to cardiology training programmes, interventional fellowships and PhD programmes, while engineers will fully optimise their career prospects in the MedTech sector
Who to contact for information ?
If you are interested and have questions about the programme, do not hesitate to contact W. Wijns directly via e-mail (mentioning the Masters in your email subject line):
Alternatively, contact David Connolly:
William Wijns
SFI Professor in Interventional Cardiology, The Lambe Institute for Translational Medicine and Curam,
National University of Ireland and Saolta University Healthcare Group,
The Smart Sensors Lab, Director, NUI Galway, Ireland
@WijnsWilliam
Faisal Sharif
Consultant Cardiologist, Saolta University Healthcare Group- Galway
Executive Director, BioInnovate, National University of Ireland Galway, Ireland
Darren Mylotte
Consultant Cardiologist, Saolta University Healthcare Group - Galway, Ireland
@dmylotte